by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how University of West Georgia ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in history.
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The bachelor's program at University of West Georgia was ranked #336 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #7 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Master’s Degree Schools | 79 |
| Best History Graduate Degree Schools | 86 |
| Best History Schools | 336 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 357 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of West Georgia handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 53% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in history from University of West Georgia. This makes it the #71 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of history students who receive their bachelor's degree at University of West Georgia is $35,074. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $31,217 for all history bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at University of West Georgia paid an average of $643 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $182 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,371 | $15,424 |
| Fees | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,275 | $1,275 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,642 | $11,642 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,752 | $4,752 |
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The history program at University of West Georgia awarded 26 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 58% of these degrees went to men with the other 42% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of West Georgia with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the University of West Georgia history bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the University of West Georgia Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 students graduated with a master's degree in history from University of West Georgia. About 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at University of West Georgia are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of West Georgia with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at University of West Georgia.